by Tanniah Marcelino Navarro It is quite hard and challenging to celebrate when the year has been tough. A lot of bad news flooded our Facebook accounts from the pandemic. Some say, nagmukha nang obituary ang Facebook timeline nila due to posts about death of friends or even relatives. It detached us from the joy and peace we have. It’s always helpful to look back on God’s sustaining grace and fai ...[Read More]
Tuloy ang Pasko!
One Day: Finding Hope in Tragedy
by Roselyn Alegarbes Where is God in the midst of this pandemic? Have you asked this question too? Here is a story of a mother who experienced God’s presence while going through a difficult and painful situation during the lockdown. God’s promises gave her, and her children, the hope and comfort they needed. Everything seemed perfect! A lovely home, an ideal husband, talented children, a secure jo ...[Read More]
Mother’s Time with the Heavenly Father
by Maria Lucia G. Jimenez The demands of life being a wife and mother of 4 sometimes gets most of my time. The Lord always reminds me to put first things, first, which is to make Him life’s top priority. I remember years ago, we attended a conference, and the minister shared ranks of priorities and challenged us to write down the ranking of each (God, Wife/Husband, Children, Work/ministry). I alwa ...[Read More]
Nanay Na, Titser Pa!
At first, I thought that I wouldn’t make it balancing housework, homeschool and my work online. But the best job of all is being able to partner with my son in learning and in growing.
Can Christmas Still Be Merry?
Normally, as Christmas day approaches, glittering malls and marketplaces are packed with people, but with the present situation caused by the pandemic, will this Christmas be the same?
Openness Is Closeness
by D. Garner A mother realized that she was not as close to her child as she had once thought. “Kagabi nag-text sa akin ang aking panganay. Nag-open daw sa kanya ang aking pangalawa na may tampo raw siya sa akin. Sabi ko, ‘O, bakit daw? Hindi ko alam yan!’ Sinabi ko rin na close naman kami ng kapatid niya. Ang sagot ng panganay ko, ‘Hindi naman siya open sa ‘yo!’” – JS Sarmen It is hurtful w ...[Read More]
Real Beauty
by Baby B. Padasas Many women today put their confidence in their physical appearance and as they age, they tend to become more insecure. Some even resort to aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, which in the truest sense is temporary. One of the hottest issues in the past has been the honest revelation of insecurity by a 26-year old top model of the world, Cameron Russell, who said that models are the ...[Read More]
New Strength
by Dr. Lorna Carmela Avelino Protasio As a wife, a mother and a doctor during my younger years, I could easily become swamped with daily chores. Normally, it took one hour to get to the government clinic where I worked. I saw around 40-60 patients each day, attended meetings and consultative conferences. By 6pm, I would be home to fulfill my wife and mom duties. Finding time to have a personal tim ...[Read More]
My Christmas Traditions
by Rosalind N. Li Being a Chinoy, I observe many traditions that have been passed down. Of course, these traditions have evolved from one generation to the next, depending on one’s lifestyle and personal circumstances. In this article, I am going to share a few of my favourite Christmas traditions. Family Reunions Attending my family’s get-togethers had become my tradition for the past 15 years. I ...[Read More]
Building Bridges with the Next Generation
by Erlinda S. Apoli The home is where good, personal, intimate, and harmonious relationships are supposed to begin. If there is harmony in the home, it will most likely be carried to work places, schools, and other venues. However, a loud cry is heard among teenagers complaining that parents don’t understand them and vice versa. This condition creates a gap between the parents and their kids. Acco ...[Read More]